ACCELERATING THE

CLEAN TRANSITION

gener8tor runs several programs focused on investing in and supporting startups at the forefront of our climate and environmental crises.

A Model Proven to Accelerate Your Startup

Our programs deliver comprehensive support to accelerate your success. We combine sector-specific acceleration with flexible investment options, backed by hands-on commercialization support. We work directly with founders to refine business models, identify customer opportunities, and accelerate time to market. We connect founders directly to pilot opportunities and strategic partners through our extensive network, while giving access to a national community of climate tech innovators and investors. This isn’t just an accelerator program – it’s a partnership to help build category-defining climate tech companies.

Deep Sector Expertise

Across energy, transport, industry, agriculture, and the built environment

Strategic Programs

Aligned with regional strengths and resources

Focused Support

Combining capital, commercialization expertise, and connections

National Network

Corporate partners, technical experts, mentors and investors

2025 Conferences

OUR PROGRAMS

  • Cox Cleantech Accelerator

    Industry-agonostic program in partnership with Cox Enterprises supports early-stage climate technology companies.

    Terms: $100K investment directly into the current round (if raising) or uncapped convertible bridge note to be converted into the next round (if not currently raising)

    Location: In-person in Atlanta, GA

    Application Deadline: TBA

  • U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator

    Program in partnership with U.S. Venture supports early-stage sustainability and mobility companies.

    Terms: $100K investment directly into the current round (if raising) or uncapped convertible bridge note to be converted into the next round (if not currently raising)

    Location: Hybrid program based in Appleton, WI

    Application Deadline: TBA

  • Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator

    This program is for startups building cutting-edge water technology that can help preserve and protect the Great Lakes region.

    Terms: $100K in Non-Dilutive Funding

    Location: In-person in Chicago, IL

    Application Deadline: January 27th, 2025

  • CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator

    Program in partnership with CO.LAB supports startups at the forefront of sustainable mobility.

    Terms: $20K directly into your current round with an additional $100K potential

    Location: Hybrid program based in Chattanooga, TN

    Application Deadline: January 27th, 2025

  • BEAM Circular Accelerator

    Program in partnership with Beam Circular supports bioeconomy startups with capital, coaching, and connections. Program supports bioeconomy startups with capital, coaching, and connections.

    Terms: $30K of non-dilutive funding from BEAM Circular with potential for an additional $100K of equity investment

    Location: Hybrid program based in North San Joaquin Valley, CA

    Application Deadline: November 17th, 2024

  • Electrify Nevada Accelerator

    Program, in partnership with UNLV and GOED, supports startups developing innovative technologies, products, or services in the advanced energy sector.

    Terms: TBD

    Locations: Two hybrid programs based in Reno and Las Vegas

    Application Deadline: TBA

  • M-SPIRE Sustainable Plastics Accelerator

    Program supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation through the M-SPIRE NSF Engines.

    Terms: TBD

    Location: Hybrid program based in Minneapolis, MN

    Application Deadline: TBA

  • Carbon Removal Accelerator

    Carbon Removal Accelerator

    Program for early-stage carbon capture technologies and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) systems.

    Terms: Up to $100K investment

    Location: Hybrid program based in Chicago, IL

    Application Deadline: TBA

  • Illinois AgTech Accelerator

    Designed for high-growth agricultural and food technology companies.

    Terms: $100K investment directly into the current round (if raising) or uncapped convertible bridge note to be converted into the next round (if not currently raising)

    Location: Hybrid program based in Champaign, IL

    Application Deadline: TBA

Our Sustainability Portfolio

Founder Testimonials

Some of Our Mentors

The gener8tor Sustainability Team

  • Andrew Schmitz

    Managing Director, U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator

  • Dexter Artienda

    Director,
    Sustainability

  • Donna Ehart

    Managing Director, CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator

  • Emma Snyder

    Program Manager, U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator

  • Hannah Turner

    Program Director,
    Cox Cleantech Accelerator

  • Hua Wang

    Managing Director,
    Electrify Nevada Accelerator, Las Vegas

  • Jack Marck

    Managing Director, BEAM Circular Accelerator

  • Jessica Halsey

    Managing Director,
    Electrify Nevada Accelerator, Reno

  • Miguel Granier

    Managing Director,
    Cox Cleantech Accelerator

  • Ryan Jeffery

    Senior Managing Director, Sustainability

  • Soham Dalal

    Managing Director, Carbon Removal Accelerator

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We believe that solving one of our gravest challenges is a critical responsibility, but also an unprecedented opportunity. It will require the brightest and the boldest to come together, roll up their sleeves and do the hard things that solving the greatest problems necessitate. It will require passionate founders with grit, determination and curiosity. And most of all, it will require a belief that a better future is not only possible, but essential.

We can't wait to join this journey with you.